Molecular Devices - SpectraMax M2 / M2e
Multi-Detection Readers with Dual-Mode Cuvette Port
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Features of SpectraMax M2 / M2e
- Multi-detection capability
- Top- and bottom-read (M2e only)
- Dual-mode cuvette port
- Dual monochromators
- PathCheck® and well volume sensors
- Instrument and software validation
- Robot compatible
Dual monochromators
With SpectraMax M2 / M2e, there is no need for expensive filters. The system uses two scanning monochromators to determine optimal excitation and emission settings. Changing methods or fluorophores requires only a few mouse selections to optimize the system.
Instrument and software validation
The SpectraTest™ ABS1 absorbance and SpectraTest FL1 fluorescence validation packages allow validation of optical characteristics. The SoftMax Pro Software Validation Package and IQ/OQ/PQ validation protocols provide tools for FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
Robot compatibility
SpectraMax microplate readers are the number one choice of our robotic partners. The plate carriage design has no springs or clamps, and its robotic communication interface makes integrating custom applications straightforward.
Applications
- DNA / RNA / protein quantitation and purity
- PicoGreen® / NanoOrange™ / Bradford
- ELISAs / enzyme kinetics (i.e., Km, Ki, etc.)
- Drug dissolution profiles
- Live/Dead® Viability / cytotoxicity assays
- Caspase-3 and protease assays
- CatchPoint® cAMP assays
General Specifications
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Series Modals
Molecular Devices - Absorbance
[+] View Model SpecificationsBandwidth | </= 4.0 nm |
Depth | 15 in |
Detector | Photomultiplier (R-3896) |
Height | 8.6 in |
Detection Mode | Multi-label |
Width | 22.8 in |
Power Requirements | 100–240 Vac, 3 A, 50/60 Hz, <125 W consumption |
Sample Formats | 6, 12, 24, 48, 96, 384 well plates |
Lighting | Xenon flash lamp (1 joule/flash) |
Photometric Range | 0–4.0 OD |
Weight | 35 lbs |
Wavelength Range | 200 to 1000 nm |
Scanning Speed | 96-well: Abs 18 sec., FI 15 sec. 384-well: Abs 49 sec., FI 45 sec. |
Wavelength Selection | Monochromator, tunable in 1.0 nm increments |
Additional Model Specifications | Robot Compatible: Yes Wavelength accuracy: ±2.0 nm Wavelength repeatability: ±0.2 nm Photometric resolution: 0.001 OD Photometric accuracy (microplate): < ±0.006 OD ±1.0%, 0–2 OD Photometric accuracy (cuvette): < ±0.005 OD ±1.0%, 0–2 OD Photometric precision: < ±0.003 OD ±1.0%, 0–2 OD Baseline flatness: < 0.001 OD Stray light: < 0.05% @ 230 nm |
Molecular Devices - Fluorescence
[+] View Model SpecificationsBandwidth | EX: 9 nm, EM: 9 nm |
Depth | 15 in |
Detector | Photomultiplier (R-3896) |
Height | 8.6 in |
Detection Mode | Multi-label |
Width | 22.8 in |
Power Requirements | 100–240 Vac, 3 A, 50/60 Hz, <125 W consumption |
Sample Formats | 6, 12, 24, 48, 96, 384 wells |
Lighting | Xenon flash lamp (1 joule/flash) |
Weight | 35 lbs |
Scanning Speed | 96-well: Abs 18 sec., FI 15 sec. 384-well: Abs 49 sec., FI 45 sec. |
Wavelength Selection | Monochromator |
Additional Model Specifications | Robot Compatible: Yes Dual monochromators: M2: 1 nm increments EX 250–850 nm EM 360–850 nm M2e: 1 nm increments EX 250–850 nm EM 260–850 nm Detection limit: M2: 3.0 fmol/well FITC 200 µL in 96 wells (signal 3X SD of baseline) M2e: Top-read detection limit: 3.0 fmol/well FITC 200 µL in 96 wells (signal 3X SD of baseline) Bottom-read detection limit: 5.0 fmol/well FITC 200 µL in 96 wells (signal 3X SD of baseline) |
Molecular Devices - Luminescence
[+] View Model SpecificationsDepth | 15 in |
Detector | Photomultiplier (R-3896) |
Height | 8.6 in |
Detection Mode | Multi-label |
Width | 22.8 in |
Power Requirements | 100–240 Vac, 3 A, 50/60 Hz, <125 W consumption |
Sample Formats | 6, 12, 24, 48, 96, 384 wells |
Lighting | Xenon flash lamp (1 joule/flash) |
Weight | 35 lbs |
Wavelength Range | 360 to 850 nm |
Scanning Speed | 96-well: Abs 18 sec., FI 15 sec. 384-well: Abs 49 sec., FI 45 sec. |
Additional Model Specifications | Robot Compatible: Yes Detection limit: 10 amol/well alkaline phosphatase 200 µL/well (obtained with Emerald II™ reagent from Applied Biosystems) |
Molecular Devices - Time-Resolved Fluorescence
[+] View Model SpecificationsDepth | 15 in |
Detector | Photomultiplier (R-3896) |
Height | 8.6 in |
Detection Mode | Multi-label |
Width | 22.8 in |
Power Requirements | 100–240 Vac, 3 A, 50/60 Hz, <125 W consumption |
Sample Formats | 6, 12, 24, 48, 96, 384 wells |
Lighting | Xenon flash lamp (1 joule/flash) |
Weight | 35 lbs |
Wavelength Range | 360 to 850 nm |
Scanning Speed | 96-well: Abs 18 sec., FI 15 sec. 384-well: Abs 49 sec., FI 45 sec. |
Additional Model Specifications | Robot Compatible: Yes Data collection: 50–1450 µsec., 200 µsec. increments Sensitivity: 0.5 fmol/well Eu-chelate (obtained with DELFIA® reagent from Perkin Elmer by using a 384-well plate) |